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Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

A collection of links and pages related to the Atlantic Salmon and related recovery efforts

Atlantic Salmon Fact Sheet (USFWS)

A two-page color fact sheet that describes the life history of Atlantic salmon and general restoration efforts.

Publication Date: 2009

Modification Date: Mon 30 Dec 2013 07:36:10 PM

Contributors: USFWS

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Atlantic Salmon Life History

The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous fish, typically spending 2-3 years in freshwater, migrating to the ocean where it also spends 2-3 years, and then returning to its natal river to spawn.

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